Results 1,221-1,240 of 24,326 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Government will then try to buy the next general election.
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leas-Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. The Minister of State will be aware that Cork Airport Authority has a vacancy for the position of the cathaoirleach or chairperson of that authority. This vacancy arises from the resignation of Mr. Joe Gantly. Associated with it is a milieu of issues surrounding Cork Airport, namely, its debt, the fact...
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: After the budget we will be cycling everywhere. The Minister of State's Government has already told us that Cork Airport will have no debt, but it has been laden with a debt. We need action and answers from the Minister of State tonight. It may not come under his direct area of responsibility, but I hope he will have positive news for the workers of Cork Airport and the people of Cork tonight.
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State's reply is disappointing. In saying that it is hoped a person will be appointed shortly, is he talking of weeks or months? In his reply, he is factually incorrect. A clear commitment was given by his predecessors to the effect that there would be no debt on Cork Airport, and that the Government would honour that, yet it has not.
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The promise was that it would be debt-free.
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: You are not.
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The promise was made.
- Seanad: State Airports (15 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: However, as the Minister of State is aware, the promise was made.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: By whom? By the Government?
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: We have not heard from the Green Party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: He cannot have it both ways. He should take responsibility for once in his life. He is for nothing and against everything. It is typical of the Green Party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should talk to the Minister.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister's figures are different from those of the Senator. Who should we believe?
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should read the HSE's website.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle is wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has changed his tune from when he was in opposition. He should explain himself.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should be ashamed of himself.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: It has abandoned its principles for power.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: Of course the Senator will.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden was the same yesterday.